Easy Reindeer Rolo Pretzels
These Reindeer Rolo Pretzels are a perfect holiday treat for your holiday table. The salty pretzels pair well with the sweet chocolate and caramel candies to make a crunchy snack that’s almost too cute to eat.
Not only are these cute Rolo pretzel reindeer easy to make, but they are great when you want something different to add some variety to your cookie exchange. So, you will be glad you made this treat, and everyone will love them.
Do you love Rolo’s as much as I do? If so, then these Christmas Rolo Pretzel Bites or these 3-Ingredient Turtle Rolo Pretzels. No matter which one you add to your sweet treats this holiday season, your family will be happy that you did.
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Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
- Budget-Friendly: A great thing about this recipe is that you only need four simple ingredients, which means that you don’t have to worry about spending a lot of time or money at the grocery store to make it.
- Easy Holiday Treat: This recipe is also super easy to make. And it’s even better because no special baking or decorating skills are needed.
- Amazing Flavor: The sweet and salty combination makes them. And the gooey caramel from the Rolo’s just takes it to another level.
- Perfect For Gifting: They also look great when you package them up in a pretty glass jar or box and give them to your friends and neighbors as a homemade gift.
Recipe Ingredients
Ingredient Notes:
- Mini pretzel twists
- Salted caramel Rolo Candies
- Candy eyeballs
- M&M Candies – You will need red and brown candies.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and measurements.
Substitutions and Additions
- Rolos: I used the dark chocolate Rolos; if you are a fan of milk chocolate, you can use those as well.
- Candies: Instead of using M&M’s, you can also use Redhots or any other small red candies to make the noses.
- Pretzels: Instead of mini pretzel twists, you can also use the square pretzel snaps to base the reindeer.
How to Make These Reindeer Rolo Pretzels (step-by-step directions)
Step 1: Cut the pretzels in half lengthwise to make the antlers.
Step 2: Place whole pretzels on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 3: Top the pretzels with a Rolo candy.
Step 4: Bake in the oven for 2-3 minutes or until the candy is soft but not melted.
Step 5: Add the antlers to the top of the candy, pressing down lightly so they stick.
Step 6: Add the candy eyes and noses to finish the reindeer. Then, let me sit for 20 minutes to set up.
Recipe Tips
- Make Extra: This recipe is easy to half, double, or even triple, depending on how many you need or want.
- Choose The Right Pretzels: These pretzels come in different sizes. So, make sure that you pick the mini twists or tiny twists. If they are too large, the role will fall through.
- Be Careful Not To Burn: Watch the pretzels closely while they are in the oven. You need the Rolo to be soft enough to press down but not melted.
- Match Up The Pretzels: If you are not able to get even halves, you can match the pieces up into sets of similar sizes. It doesn’t have to be exact.
- Help The Candy Stick: Gently press down the M&M’s and candy eyeballs so that they will stick to the chocolate.
Storing Tips
- Storage: These pretzels store well in an airtight container for up to two weeks. If you are stacking them, I recommend placing a piece of parchment paper between the layers to prevent them from sticking together.
- Refrigerator: For longer storage, they can also be stored in the fridge for about 3 weeks. However, keep in mind that the pretzels may become soggy in the fridge
Serving Suggestions
This easy Christmas treat goes well with any of your favorite holiday recipes. These Green Grinch Sugar Cookies, Christmas Strawberry Covered Strawberries, and Easy Christmas Crack are some of my favorite holiday sweet treats to make. All of these sweet treats are great for holiday parties this year.
Recipe FAQs
Rolo candies can be frozen for up to two weeks.
For this reindeer Rolo pretzel recipe, I used a red M&M or a brown M&M to create the nose. Any other type of candy will also work.
Yes, you can certainly make these pretzels up to 24 hours in advance. Just make sure to store them in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
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Reindeer Rolo Pretzels
Equipment
Ingredients
- 48 mini pretzel twists
- 24 dark salted caramel Rolos
- 48 candy eyeballs
- 24 red and brown M&M’s
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Cut half of the pretzel twists in half to make “antlers.” It’s okay if some break unevenly.48 mini pretzel twists
- Spread whole pretzels on the baking tray. Place a Rolo candy on each pretzel, near the bottom. Leave room at the top for the antlers.24 dark salted caramel Rolos
- Bake in the oven for 2-3 minutes. The chocolate should soften but not melt completely.
- Take the tray out of the oven. Gently press two antler pretzels into the top of each Rolo.
- Add candy eyes near the top of the Rolo to make the face. Press 1 M&M onto the lower part for the nose.48 candy eyeballs,24 red and brown M&M’s
- Let the chocolate harden. You can leave them at room temperature for 20 minutes or put them in the fridge for 10 minutes.
Notes
- This recipe is easy to half, double, or even triple, depending on how many you need or want.
- These pretzels come in different sizes. So, make sure that you pick the mini twists or tiny twists. If they are too large, the role will fall through.
- Watch the pretzels closely while they are in the oven. You need the Rolo to be soft enough to press down but not melted.
- If you are not able to get even halves, you can match the pieces up into sets of similar sizes. It doesn’t have to be exact.
- Gently press down the M&M’s and candy eyeballs so that they will stick to the chocolate.
Nutrition Information
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